Plan smarter, travel lighter—practical South India travel advice on weather, transport, budgets, packing, and safety.
Introduction Going to the hill stations in Kerala and asking yourself what SIM you are using? This field-based guide is a compilation of on-ground traveler reviews and network behavioral characteristics in the highlands to make a comparison between Jio and Airtel in Munnar and Wayanad. Hills, valleys and forest strips may form signal shadows, and … Read more
Introduction Bus transport is the bloodline of South India – cities, towns, and even the smallest villages are linked. Be it the backwaters of Kerala, highways of Tamil Nadu or the hills of Karnataka, state-operated bus services provide every traveler with a choice that fits his or her pocket and comfort. However, with such a … Read more
Introduction The night travel is a feeling of serenity, there are fewer vehicles, the air is cooler, and there is silence. Behind that calm, however, is a greater amount of danger. Poor visibility, fatigue, and abandoned places make night travels more difficult than day journeys. Driving, riding, or walking, safety should always be in the … Read more
Introduction Hill trips also often mean patchy data. UPI Lite and simple offline options ensure smooth payments for tea stalls, parking and entry counters. Load up a small Lite balance and turn on tap-to-pay if your bank offers it and carry a little cash. This guide is concerned with what works reliably in the hill … Read more
Overview and Quick Facts Point Chennai Suburban Hyderabad MMTS Availability of women‑only coach On almost all EMU/MRTS suburban trains, all day On almost all MMTS trains, all day Marking on coach Pink “LADIES” board/decals; announcements on platform Pink/“Ladies” stickers on doors and coach boards Who can use Women and girls; female staff; mothers/guardians with children … Read more
Introduction The idyllic Kerala backwater escape is Alleppey (Alappuzha) and the best way of enjoying it with family is in a privately hired houseboat. Prices change depending on the season and boat type and, like any tourist attraction, there are a few traps. This guide will provide you with the transparent pricing scales, safest options … Read more
Introduction We are fond of west-coast sunsets and the expansive curves of the Tamil Nadu beaches, however, monsoon reverses the order. The waves become bigger, sand bars change at night and what appears smooth on the surface can have a rapid rip. Once or twice of the rainy-season journeys between Varkala and Kovalam (Kerala) to … Read more
Introduction South Indian ghat roads are beautiful, tea estates, mist, waterfalls, and worse than that, a challenge to new drivers. Poor habits can be severely rewarded by changes in elevation, sharp turns and unpredictable weather. This easy-to-understand tutorial will discuss how specifically to pack, the type of gears to pack, the technique of taking hairpins, … Read more
Introduction Kochi – Kerala is a multicolored port city; and it is not only a mixture of culture and backwaters, but also the first integrated water transport system in India, the Kochi Water Metro. To tourists who are touring the scenic waterways linking islands and the mainland Kochi, it is not just transport but an … Read more
Quick Facts Big bags in temples Not allowed inside sanctums/queues. Carry only a small pouch. Mobile phones Frequently restricted (especially Srirangam and Madurai). Dedicated deposit counters available. Best storage Railway station cloak rooms, your hotel, or verified private counters near the temple. What you’ll need Government ID, a valid train ticket (for railway cloak rooms), … Read more